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Zayo Bandwidth to Light New Metro Network and Provide BackhaulServices...



Zayo Bandwidth, regional provider fiber-based bandwidth solutions to carrier, enterprise and government customers, announced today that it will begin providing fiber-based bandwidth services to the Youngstown, Ohio metro area. Zayo will light over 60 miles of metro fiber, providing access to key locations in the greater Youngstown area, including mobile switching centers, central offices and data centers.



Along with the expansion of its metro network in the area, Zayo will provide service to Youngstown-based network infrastructure consulting firm DRS, LLC. DRS specializes in local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and connectivity. Zayo will provide DRS with fiber-based backhaul services from its Youngstown data centers to key client locations and to Zayo'ss colocation facility in Pittsburgh, PA. Zayo will also provide DRS with colocation space in Pittsburgh and internet access out of the Youngstown market, offering DRS customers increased carrier diversity.



We are excited about the opportunity to do business with a marquee data center provider like DRS. This partnership illustrates Zayo'ss ability to leverage our unique regional network to provide cost-effective, reliable fiber-based bandwidth from tier 3-5 markets to major markets, said Matt Erickson, Vice President, Product and Strategy for Zayo Bandwidth.



This partnership with Zayo provides a more open market for additional carriers to extend their services to our region, Mike Meloy, DRS President, said. He continues with, This will create more opportunities for new businesses to take root and grow, which will benefit our local economy. Furthermore, it will also assist us with furthering our national support of infrastructure management to existing and prospective clients alike, truly a win win situation for all parties.



About Zayo Bandwidth (http://www.zayo.com/bandwidth):


Zayo Bandwidth, a wholly owned subsidiary of Zayo Group, owns and operates fiber optic networks totaling almost 19,000 fiber route miles. Zayo Bandwidth offers services in 129 markets spanning 23 states. Zayo Bandwidth'ss mission is to provide fiber-based bandwidth, responsive solutions and a strong and growing network.



About Zayo Group (http://www.zayo.com)


Based in Louisville, Colo., Zayo Group (www.zayo.com) is a regional provider of telecom services - including bandwidth, voice and managed services - to carrier, enterprise, SME and government customers. Zayo Group currently provides its service over a fiber network that spans 129 markets in 23 states. Zayo Group consists of three complementary business units: Zayo Bandwidth, Zayo Managed Services and Onvoy Voice Services.



About DRS, LLC (http://www.drsllc.net/company.htm):


Youngstown, Ohio-based DRS, LLC ( ), is a network infrastructure consulting firm specializing in local area networks (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and connectivity. DRS analyzes the operational infrastructure components of local area networks and wide area networks with the multiple purpose of optimizing the performance, productivity and security of the entire computing environment.






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